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Delhi Statistics

Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State

Delhi has a total population of 1,67,87,941 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 9 districts. The census reveals that 97.50% of the population lives in urban areas while 2.50% resides in rural villages.

Total Population
1,67,87,941
Avg Literacy Rate
86.21%
Avg Sex Ratio
868
Urban / Rural
97.5% / 2.5%

Demographic Profile

The average literacy rate in Delhi is 86.21%. The gender ratio stands at 868 females per 1000 males.

The Scheduled Caste population in Delhi is 28,12,309, while Scheduled Tribes account for 0.

Workforce breakdown

In terms of workforce, Delhi has 55,87,049 total workers, with 94.99% being Main Workers.

Main Workers
53,07,329
Marginal Workers
2,79,720
Non-Workers
1,12,00,892

Districts in Delhi (9)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Delhi according to Census 2011?

As per the Census 2011, Delhi has a total population of 1,67,87,941. Out of this, 89,87,326 are males and 78,00,615 are females.

What is the literacy rate of Delhi?

The literacy rate of Delhi is 86.21% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.

How many districts are there in Delhi?

Delhi has 9 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.

What is the sex ratio of Delhi?

The sex ratio of Delhi is 868 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.